All standard bass sets are LONG scale length. The 1st (G), 2nd (D), 3rd (A) strings are 38” from ball-end to silk/taper. The 4th (E) string is 36 ¾” from ball-end to silk/taper. Only the silk portion of the string should wrap around the tuning post or else the string will break.
Please refer to our BASS GUIDE for assistance in choosing the correct scale set CLICK HERE.
This particular set is NOT suitable for basses with bridges that require strings to pass through the body of the instrument. Please refer to item 760FS-TB "Thru-Body" CLICK HERE.
Also available in short, medium, and extra-long scale models for 4-String, 5-String & 6-String Sets:
- Short Scale: 760FS-S 32 1/4" Wound Length
- Medium Scale: 760FS-M - 34 1/4"" Wound Length
- Extra-Long Scale: 760FS-XL - 38"" Wound Length